North-East Library opens late at noon on Friday, June 28.
Signature Event
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
We’re all writers now through email, texts, Facebook posts, and countless other avenues. Drawing from her new book Writing to Persuade:...
Signature Event
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
Less than one week after taking office, new Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joins veteran KMBC television news reporter Mi...
Signature Event
Thursday, July 25, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
He has been the face of Kansas City for eight years. Now, as Sly James completes his second and mandatory final term as mayor, he loo...
Signature Event
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
Less than a week before the June 18 general election, the two candidates to succeed outgoing Kansas City Mayor Sly James face off on the issues and co...
Signature Event
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, named one of the best books of 2018 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time magazine, among others,...
Signature Event
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
Nearing Kansas City’s April 2 primary, the sprawling field of hopefuls to succeed outgoing Mayor Sly James gathers for a public forum soliciting their...
Signature Event
Monday, March 4, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
Renowned cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf discusses the challenges – and dangers – of reading increasingly on screens. It’s not...
Signature Event
Thursday, February 28, 2019
6:30pm
In Person
As a renowned conductor, and as a scholar, teacher, and author, Jane Glover’s command of classical music is unparalleled. Her more th...
Signature Event
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
6:30pm
In Person
Nationally renowned lettering artist and illustrator Jessica Hische discusses her work and her newest dear-to-her-heart project:...
Signature Event
Thursday, September 6, 2018
6:30pm
In Person
Crime Magazine publisher J. Patrick O’Connor discusses his book Justice on Fire: The Kansas City Firefighters Case and th...